868 2nd Ave, Columbus, NE 68601 Property Records

Platte County property record for 868 2nd Ave, Columbus, NE 68601

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.254 acres (11,100 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$253,000 (Feb 2026)
Tax Bill$2,588 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Sep 2025 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN2405-00-0-10620-000-0040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2405-00-0-10620-000-0040
Alternative APN
  • 710090160

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,092 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,092 sqft
Basement Area1,966 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,092 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Architectural StyleModular
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area11,100 sqft (0.254 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 74 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area488 sqft
DrivewayDriveway
Driveway Area620 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area280 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address868 2ND AVE
CityCOLUMBUS
StateNE
Zip68601-5367
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code01-SINGLE
Legal DescriptionLOT 6 BLK A GATES COLUMBUS
Legal SubdivisionGATES
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionPLATTE NE
Township / Civil DivisionCOLUMBUS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2076
Census Tract965500

Owner

Source: Platte County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address868 2ND AVE, COLUMBUS, NE 68601-5367
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 5, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CHARTER WEST BANK
Sep 26, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
UNKNOWN, 10 COUNTY T&E INC
May 12, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
PLATTE COUNTY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, PLATTE COUNTY T&E CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 5, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 5, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 16, 2011
Deed Book / Page261 / 1245
Prior Transfer DateSep 26, 2025
Prior Transfer Doc00260/1249
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPLATTE NE
Recording DateFeb 5, 2026
Property Address868 2ND AVE, COLUMBUS, NE 68601-5367
Document Number00261/1245
Book / Page261 / 1245
Instrument DateFeb 5, 2026
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 2, 2026
Title CompanyCOMMUNITY TITLE, 10 COUNTY TITLE & ESCROW INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$586.96
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007801040
DateFeb 5, 2026
Instrument780/1040
Lender
NameCHARTER WEST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2056

September 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPLATTE NE
Recording DateSep 26, 2025
Property Address868 2ND AVE, COLUMBUS, NE 68601-5367
Document Number00260/1249
Book / Page260 / 1249
Instrument DateSep 26, 2025
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2025
Title CompanyUNKNOWN, 10 COUNTY T&E INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

May 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPLATTE NE
Recording DateMay 12, 2022
Property Address868 2ND AVE, COLUMBUS, NE 68601-5367
Document Number000251/650
Book / Page251 / 650
Instrument DateMay 12, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2025
Title CompanyPLATTE COUNTY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, PLATTE COUNTY T&E CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Platte County assessment roll, as of March 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNebraska
MunicipalityColumbus City
CountyPlatte County
Unified School DistrictColumbus Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$232,550 (+12.02%) Land $32,500 Building $200,050$232,550 (+12.02%) Land $32,500 Building $200,050
2025$2,588.00 (+12.52%)$207,605 (+15.07%) Land $32,500 Building $175,105$207,605 (+15.07%) Land $32,500 Building $175,105
2024$2,300.00 (-22.87%)$180,410 (+3.62%) Land $25,000 Building $155,410$180,410 (+3.62%) Land $25,000 Building $155,410
2023$2,982.00$174,105 Land $25,000 Building $149,105$174,105 Land $25,000 Building $149,105

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AO, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 14 policies
Nearby Flood Policies14 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1996–2019)
Most Recent ClaimMar 2019 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2019 · 2 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Nebraska
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF COLUMBUS
serves 24,028 people · EPA ID NE3114110
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead3 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityArsenic
resolved · Oct 2019
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 88 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Allo Communications
Fiber
2,300 / 2,300
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Rise Broadband
Fixed Wireless
500 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
GigFire
Fixed Wireless
150 / 130
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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